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Silence and uncertainty persist more than ten days after the murder of Colombian national Alba Lucía Castañeda and her partner in Mexico. Silence and uncertainty persist more than ten days after the murder of Colombian national Alba Lucía Castañeda and her partner in Mexico.
Cartels June 19, 2026

Silence and uncertainty persist more than ten days after the murder of Colombian national Alba Lucía Castañeda and her partner in Mexico.

Nineteen-year-old Alba Lucía Castañeda Torres and her partner—also Colombian—45-year-old Iván Luque, were ... more

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Bodies of Zafar Padamsee Mawani and Guillermo Jafett Hidalgo Ortiz Found in Grave Bodies of Zafar Padamsee Mawani and Guillermo Jafett Hidalgo Ortiz Found in Grave
Cartels June 19, 2026

Bodies of Zafar Padamsee Mawani and Guillermo Jafett Hidalgo Ortiz Found in Grave

Personnel from the National Guard and the State of Mexico’s Secretariat of ... more

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Tenancingo Mayor Rejects Allegations of Staged Kidnapping Tenancingo Mayor Rejects Allegations of Staged Kidnapping
Crime News June 19, 2026

Tenancingo Mayor Rejects Allegations of Staged Kidnapping

Nancy Nápoles, the mayor of Tenancingo, State of Mexico, has rejected accusations ... more

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Sinaloa Cartel in Colombia: Two Mexicans Arrested as Alleged Liaisons to the Clan del Golfo Sinaloa Cartel in Colombia: Two Mexicans Arrested as Alleged Liaisons to the Clan del Golfo
Cartels June 19, 2026

Sinaloa Cartel in Colombia: Two Mexicans Arrested as Alleged Liaisons to the Clan del Golfo

Two Mexican nationals were arrested in Medellín, Colombia, after being identified as ... more

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8 Venezuelans, 1 Colombian, and 2 Mexicans arrested in Chiapas for “drop-by-drop” loan extortion 8 Venezuelans, 1 Colombian, and 2 Mexicans arrested in Chiapas for “drop-by-drop” loan extortion
Cartels June 18, 2026

8 Venezuelans, 1 Colombian, and 2 Mexicans arrested in Chiapas for “drop-by-drop” loan extortion

A joint operation between the Secretariat of Public Security and the Chiapas ... more

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Amparo against extradition denied to “El Jardinero,” CJNG leader captured in Nayarit Amparo against extradition denied to “El Jardinero,” CJNG leader captured in Nayarit
Cartels June 18, 2026

Amparo against extradition denied to “El Jardinero,” CJNG leader captured in Nayarit

Audias Flores Silva, alias “El Jardinero,” was denied an *amparo* (a legal ... more

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US Embassy Warns of Risk of Adulterated Drinks in Mexico US Embassy Warns of Risk of Adulterated Drinks in Mexico
Crime News June 18, 2026

US Embassy Warns of Risk of Adulterated Drinks in Mexico

The United States Embassy in Mexico issued a warning on Wednesday to ... more

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Mother Fears for Mohamed Osman; Boy Abducted in May Mother Fears for Mohamed Osman; Boy Abducted in May
Crime News June 18, 2026

Mother Fears for Mohamed Osman; Boy Abducted in May

A search is underway for 5-year-old Mohamed Osman Ould-Khettab Meza, who was ... more

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“El Valdo,” Gulf Cartel operative and former CJNG member, transferred to Mexico City “El Valdo,” Gulf Cartel operative and former CJNG member, transferred to Mexico City
Cartels June 18, 2026

“El Valdo,” Gulf Cartel operative and former CJNG member, transferred to Mexico City

Colima authorities announced the arrest of three individuals—including one identified as a ... more

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Navy captures “El Valdo” in Colima; Gulf Cartel operative faced U.S. extradition warrant Navy captures “El Valdo” in Colima; Gulf Cartel operative faced U.S. extradition warrant
Cartels June 17, 2026

Navy captures “El Valdo” in Colima; Gulf Cartel operative faced U.S. extradition warrant

On June 16, 2026, personnel from the Secretariat of the Navy (SEMAR) ... more

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11 Alleged Members of “Los Rusos”—Including Acapulco Extortion Ring Leader—Formally Charged 11 Alleged Members of “Los Rusos”—Including Acapulco Extortion Ring Leader—Formally Charged
Cartels June 17, 2026

11 Alleged Members of “Los Rusos”—Including Acapulco Extortion Ring Leader—Formally Charged

The Attorney General's Office (FGR) announced that formal proceedings have been initiated ... more

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